In a compound atoms of element `Y` form ccp lattice and those of element `X` occupy `2//3^(rd)` of tetrahedral voids .The formula of the compound will be
A
`X_(4)Y_(3)`
B
`X_(2)Y_(3)`
C
`X_(2)Y`
D
`X_(3)Y_(4)`
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The correct Answer is:
a
No. of atoms of `Y=4` `(` for `c.c.p)` No. of atoms of `X=(2)/(3)xx8=(16)/(3)` `(` for `f.c.c.)` `:.` Formula of compound will be `X_(4)Y_(3)`.
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